The exam paper focuses on the Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, particularly from 1154 to 1216. Section A evaluates the loss of Normandy in 1204 through three sources that describe King John’s struggles and interactions with the French King Philip Augustus. The sources provide different perspectives, including English, French, and neutral accounts. Section B explores topics such as Henry II’s treatment of his sons and its role in the Great Rebellion, his authority in the 1180s, and the impact of Richard I’s absence on the Third Crusade. Themes include royal authority, rebellion, and territorial loss.